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COURSES AT A GLANCE Course Campus Duration Semester starts Domestic indicative annual full fee A$ International indicative annual tuition fee A$ Prerequisites Page ACCOUNTING Graduate Di

Postgraduate

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW

COURSE GUIDE 2013

The percentage of Australians

with Bachelor degrees increased

from 15 per cent in the mid-1990s

to 23 per cent in 2005 * – and it’s

still growing A postgraduate

degree can help you stand out

in an increasingly competitive

job market.

* Australian Social Trends 2007

Article: Qualification Profile of Australians,

Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007

CONTENTS

Why study at La Trobe? 1

Fees, support and scholarships 3

Accounting 8

Business and management 10

Economics 14

Finance 16

Information systems management 18 Law 20 Marketing 22 Tourism and hospitality 24

International applicants 27

WHY STUDY

AT LA TROBE?

The Faculty of Business, Economics

and Law is made up of La Trobe Business

School, La Trobe Law School and the

School of Economics We are a quality

provider of innovative postgraduate

education and research

OUTSTANDING STAFF

AND RESEARCH

We are proud of our outstanding

professoriate – leaders in a diverse range

of research disciplines In the most recent

review of research performance conducted

by the Australian Government’s Excellence

in Research for Australia (ERA), La Trobe’s

research in Tourism was rated as above

world standard, while our work in the fields

of Accounting and Law were both rated as

at world standard

Our investment in research ensures

La Trobe continues its tradition of delivering

a valuable and relevant contribution to its

community Our research also ensures that

our teaching continues to be informed by

the most up-to-date developments in

Australia and abroad

A FLEXIBLE LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT

We understand that juggling family life,

employment, and study can be challenging

We’ve developed flexible, blended-learning

opportunities so you can more easily fit

your studies into your everyday life

Some of our courses also include early-exit

options This means that once you have

achieved the requisite number of credit

points you can opt out of your degree

with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate

Diploma, and complete your course at

a later date should you wish

Our curriculum development team, which includes a dedicated eLearning Developer and an expert team of curriculum designers, oversee the ongoing development of our courses to ensure that we continue to meet your needs

THE NEW LA TROBE MBA

We make sure that our courses are developed and updated in consultation with dedicated industry advisory boards and that they respond to research findings into global trends

We are proud of the redesigned La Trobe MBA, a program that includes block mode and after hours contact options, as well as

an accelerated 12 month option Students

of the program will soon enjoy a new Melbourne CBD teaching facility All these features make the blend of professional and study life easier than ever

OUR GREAT FACILITIES

Our students enjoy 24-hour, seven-day access to one of the finest libraries in the Southern Hemisphere You will have access to

an outstanding collection of printed, digital and audio-visual materials, state-of-the-art group work and collaboration areas, and dedicated research carrels for when you need to focus without interruption

We have also invested in student common areas throughout our buildings These architecturally-designed areas extend our library facilities and include lockers, recharge units and kitchen facilities And of course, you will enjoy free wi-fi connectivity on all

of our campuses

You will also enjoy access to regular, engaging seminars and workshops on research and emerging trends in business, economics and law These seminars are delivered by La Trobe academic staff, visiting academics from local and international universities, and industry professionals

ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

La Trobe Business School is partnered with

a number of professional bodies, including the Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA), the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI)

Some of our courses have received global recognition and are accredited by organisations including the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

La Trobe University was one of the first

100 business schools globally to sign up

to the United Nations’ Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME)

in 2008 PRME is a worldwide organisation which advocates responsible management research, education and leadership This initiative fits with our culture and values, and provides a platform to embed responsibility and sustainability into our curriculum and values

La Trobe University has consistently ranked among the

top 500 Universities in the world since 2003.* The QS World

University Rankings 2011–2012 placed us at 317 globally.

*Academic Ranking of World Universities

DID YOU kNOW?

The average salary for a postgraduate worker is nearly A$20 000 more per year than for those with a Bachelor’s degree

Australian Social Trends 2007  Article: Qualification Profile of Australians, Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007.

We understand that balancing a career, family and study

can be challenging; and that there are a variety of reasons

to take on postgraduate study

STUDY YOUR WAY

circumstances that make it hard for you to continue study You can then recommence your studies with La Trobe at a later time and receive credits for completed subjects.You can also choose to complete part of your degree at one of our many international partner universities, at no additional cost, through our Student Exchange Program

* Please note: Part-time study is not available for international students.

We’ve invested significantly in our courses

to ensure that they can be adapted to fit in

with your commitments and tailored to help

you achieve your goals

We believe that the challenge of balancing

life’s many commitments should not stop

you from taking on postgraduate study

Our programs feature a range of options

that can be adjusted throughout your course

Some of these flexible options include

part-time study*, block mode delivery and

accelerated learning opportunities

You might be surprised to learn that even Master’s programs, such as the new

La Trobe MBA, can be completed in as little as 12 months

The majority of our courses also feature a wide range of elective subjects which allow you to tailor your degree to your strengths and interests There are also early exit options for some of our courses that allow you to exit a degree with a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma

This may be helpful for those unforeseen

Whether a course is full-fee or government subsidised,

you can study now and pay later You may also be eligible

1 January of the following year

For information on the standard credit point load for each subject, please follow the ‘Full Course Details’ link in your course listing at: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Additional costs

Some courses may have additional costs included, for example Police Checks or Working with Children Checks, fieldwork trips, laboratory coats or art materials These are listed in individual course descriptions at: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Compulsory health cover

For details of compulsory health cover in

Australia, see the International Postgraduate and Research Course Guide 2013 or visit:

latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/tuition

Scholarships for international students

For information about scholarships for international students, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/

scholarships

FEES FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Some postgraduate courses are full-fee, but

others are subsidised by the government

For full-fee programs, you pay the full cost

of the course However, accessing FEE-HELP

(see below) allows you to study now and pay

later You can see indicative full fees for our

courses on pages 4 to 7

Alternatively, if a Commonwealth Supported

Place (CSP) is available, you only pay a

contribution toward the cost of the course

and the Australian Government pays the

rest You can check if your course has CSPs

by searching for it at: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Student contributions for CSPs and costs

for full-fee places at university vary by

course Both fees and student contribution

rates usually rise by about seven per cent

annually For both types of courses, you

could be eligible for government loans

to pay full fees (through FEE-HELP) or

your CSP student contribution (through

HECS-HELP) For more information about

postgraduate fees at La Trobe, see:

latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/fees-scholarships

Income support for selected courses

If you are an Australian citizen or resident

enrolled in a course selected by the

Commonwealth Department of Industry,

Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary

Education (DIIRSTE) you could be eligible

for government-provided income support

To find out more, call Centrelink on 132 490

or visit: studyassist.gov.au

Scholarships

As a postgraduate student, you could be

eligible for a range of scholarships, awards

and prizes To see if you are eligible for any

The fee applies to all students, with some exceptions determined by the University Council

If eligible, you can take out a loan for payment of the fee under a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) scheme called SA-HELP, by completing a SA-HELP form with a valid Tax File Number All other students must pay the fee directly

to the University

For more information and a full list of exceptions, please visit:

latrobe.edu.au/students/fees/amenities-fee

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES

For more information about fees, see

La Trobe’s International Postgraduate and Research Course Guide 2013 or visit:

latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/tuitionAnnual tuition fees for international students vary between courses and are listed on pages 4 to 7 Please note that tuition fees:

§are shown in Australian dollars (A$)

§are for students commencing in the

2013 academic year only

§are based on the standard annual 120-credit-point load for each course

or program, unless otherwise stated

In some courses due to study-load variations, semester loads are higher

or lower than the standard

§are invoiced to students based on their actual credit point load for each semester

§do not include the cost of text books, health insurance or living expenses such

as food, accommodation, transport and medical costs

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Course Campus Duration Semester starts

Domestic indicative annual full fee (A$)

International indicative annual tuition fee (A$) Prerequisites Page

ACCOUNTING

Graduate Diploma

in Accounting

MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent Depending on prior

studies, some exemptions or Advanced Standing may

be granted International students must satisfy English language requirements.

8BEN

A-W MIL SHPMaster of Accounting

and Financial

Management

MEL Full-time:

2 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree with a C grade average or higher in third year, or equivalent International

students must satisfy English language requirements.

8

Master of Accounting

(Research Studies) MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 Postgraduate accounting qualification with a minimum 65 per cent grade average, or professional

qualification equivalent to CA or CPA, or coursework Master’s in accounting or cognate discipline

Equivalent qualifications will be assessed by the director of the program for completion at an equivalent standard The offer of places in this course will depend upon supervisory capacity and approval International students must also satisfy English language requirements.

8

Master of Professional

Accounting MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree with a C grade average or higher in third year, or equivalent International

students must satisfy English language requirements.

8

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Graduate Diploma in

Business Studies MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent

International students must also satisfy English language requirements.

10BEN

SHPMaster of Business

Administration MEL Full-time:

18 months Jan, Apr $30 000 $30 000 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent, with a minimum C grade (60 per cent)

average in the final year and three years of relevant postgraduate managerial experience Applicants with more than eight years of relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry International students must also satisfy English language requirements.

12

Master of International

Business MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $20 360 $29 450 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved international equivalent, with a C grade average

or above in final year.

10

ECONOMICS

Graduate Diploma

in Economics MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Applicants with comparable qualifications are

also considered.

14

Postgraduate Diploma

in Economics MEL Full-time:

1 year 1 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in economics or commerce, finance or business, majoring in economics,

with at least a C grade average at third-year level

Applicants with comparable qualifications are also considered

14

Graduate Diploma

in Econometrics MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Applicants with comparable qualifications are

also considered

14

Course Campus Duration Semester starts

Domestic indicative annual full fee (A$)

International indicative annual tuition fee (A$) Prerequisites Page

FINANCE

Master of Financial

Analysis MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree with C grade average in the final year, or equivalent. 16

Master of Financial

Analysis (Financial

Planning)

MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent with a minimum final-year grade average of 60 per cent

Students meeting performance requirements may transfer into this course from other specialised Master of Financial Analysis courses

16

Master of Financial

Analysis (Investment) MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent with a grade average of 60 per cent or higher in the

2 years 1, 2 $20 250 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent, with a minimum C grade (60 per cent)

average in the final year and three years of relevant postgraduate managerial experience Applicants with more than eight years of relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry International students must also satisfy English language requirements.

2 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 A La Trobe University Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent, with grade average above 60 per cent in

the final year.

Banking and Finance MEL Full-time:

1.5 years 1, 2 $20 630 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree with a minimum C grade average in third year, or equivalent. 16INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Graduate Certificate in

Information Systems

Management

MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $21 990 n / a An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent Admission may be granted

to candidates deemed suitably qualified via professional experience.

Systems Management MEL Full-time:

2 years 1, 2 $21 990 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent. 18

Master of Business

Information Management

and Systems

MEL Full-time:

2 years 1, 2 $21 990 $23 600 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent. 18

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

Visit Find a Course for more course information: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Browse discipline areas at the faculty website: latrobe.edu.au/courses/fbel/areas-of-study/ postgraduate

kEY TO COURSES

Campuses Semester starts Abbreviations

MEL Melbourne 1 Semester 1 n / a Not applicable

A-W Albury-Wodonga Jan January

SHP Shepparton Jun June

FS Franklin Street Nov November

Course Campus Duration Semester starts

Domestic indicative annual full fee (A$)

International indicative annual tuition fee (A$) Prerequisites Page

LAW

Graduate Certificate in

Global Business Law MEL Full-time:

6 months Jan, Jun, Nov $24 070 $25 810 An Australian Bachelor of Laws or approved international equivalent, or full membership of the

Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and CPA Australia.

20

Graduate Diploma

in Law MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $23 000 $23 300 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or an approved international equivalent. 20Bachelor of Laws

(Graduate Entry) MEL Full-time:

3 years 1, 2 $21 260 $22 830 Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed

an undergraduate degree in a language other than English must submit an IELTS (or equivalent) test result with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with

no individual score less than 6.0.

20

Master of

Commercial Law MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2, Jan, Jun, Nov $23 620 $25 810 An Australian Bachelor’s degree, or approved international equivalent, plus two years of professional

experience or full membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or CPA Australia.

20

Master of Global

Business Law MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2, Jan, Jun, Nov $24 070 $25 810 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent, and two years’ professional experience, as might be

demonstrated by full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or CPA Australia.

20

Master of International

Business and Law MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $24 070 $27 620 An Australian Bachelor of Laws or approved international equivalent. 20Master of Laws MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2, Jan, Jun, Nov $24 070 n / a An Australian Bachelor of Laws or approved international equivalent. 20Master of Laws

International FS Full-time:

1 year 1, 2, Jan, Jun, Nov n / a $25 810 A Bachelor of Laws degree or approved international equivalent from a jurisdiction other than Australia 20Master of Laws in

Global Business Law MEL Full-time:

1 year 1 $24 070 $25 810 An Australian Bachelor of Laws or international equivalent, or full membership of the Institute of

Chartered Accountants Australia and CPA Australia,

or progression from the Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law with appropriate grade average.

20

COURSES AT A GLANCE

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

Visit Find a Course for more course information: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Browse discipline areas at the faculty website: latrobe.edu.au/courses/fbel/areas-of-study/ postgraduate

kEY TO COURSES

Campuses Semester starts Abbreviations

MEL Melbourne 1 Semester 1 n / a Not applicable

A-W Albury-Wodonga Jan January

SHP Shepparton Jun June

FS Franklin Street Nov November

Course Campus Duration Semester starts

Domestic indicative annual full fee (A$)

International indicative annual tuition fee (A$) Prerequisites Page

MARkETING

Postgraduate Diploma

in Marketing MEL Full-time:

1 year 1 $11 760 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree majoring in marketing with a C grade average in third year, or Graduate

Diploma majoring in marketing, or approved equivalent.

22

Master of Marketing

Management MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $20 360 $29 450 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved international equivalent, with a minimum C grade

average in final year International students must satisfy English language requirements.

22

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Graduate Diploma in

Hospitality Management MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree or approved international equivalent. 24A-W

Graduate Diploma in

Tourism Management MEL Full-time:

1 year 1, 2 $11 670 $22 160 An Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Applicants with comparable qualifications are

also considered.

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business, economics

and law

§to undertake the Graduate Diploma

in Accounting, no previous experience

in accounting studies is required

§to enter the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Accounting and Financial Management, no previous experience in accounting studies is required However, a C grade average or higher in the third year of your Bachelor’s degree is required

The Master of Accounting (Research Studies) requires either a postgraduate accounting qualification, such as a Graduate Diploma with a 65 per cent grade average or higher,

a professional qualification equivalent to a Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA), or a coursework Master’s degree in accounting

or a cognate discipline The director of the program will assess equivalent qualifications, and the offer of places will depend upon supervisory capacity and approval

139 000 accounting, finance, and business professionals across the globe, CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies

In addition, our curriculum also satisfies admission to the Professional Year Program

of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, which can also be undertaken in some countries outside Australia

Our courses are recognised by the Institute

of Public Accountants and the Association

of Chartered Certified Accountants

Our accounting courses are internationally

recognised They build on a broad foundation

of study in contemporary accounting with

a focus on financial accounting, auditing,

finance, business law, taxation, management

accounting and information systems

A postgraduate qualification in accounting

can help to advance your career in the

private, public and not-for-profit sectors,

as accounting and business skills are highly

sought after by employers Many senior

executives have built their careers on an

accounting qualification

The curriculum aims to facilitate entry into

a wide range of challenging and rewarding

careers in the accounting sector You can

choose to specialise in financial accounting,

auditing, management accounting, costing,

investigative accounting, taxation, financial

advice, strategic management or

management consulting

Our graduates typically find employment

as corporate accountants, tax specialists,

auditors, management accountants or

investment analysts

Our Department of Accounting has strong

links with professional bodies and the

business community Our Accounting

Advisory Board comprises of senior staff

from Deloitte, PwC, Australia Post, ANZ

Bank, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office

and Hayes Knight Melbourne The Board

advises on curriculum and other activities

Senior members of the business community

also present regular guest lectures into many

of our subjects, providing you with practical

insights into our discipline

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All accounting postgraduate courses

require an Australian Bachelor’s degree,

or approved international equivalent Some

courses do not require prior experience or

training in accounting, for example:

ACCOUNTING

Accounting has been called the language of business

and its graduates are among the most employable

At La Trobe, you will complete a specialist degree

built on a strong foundation in business skills.

business, economics and law

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you are seeking an academic or

professional career in accounting, we offer

postgraduate options to suit your needs

Once you have completed the Graduate

Diploma in Accounting, you can seek

employment in management consulting

and general business advisory roles, or in

the public accounting area specialising in

auditing, investigative accounting, financial

advice or taxation Typical postgraduate

positions include trainee auditor, accountant,

business consultant, tax trainee and

financial adviser

The Master of Accounting and Financial

Management and the Master of Professional

Accounting prepares you for a career in

organisations in the private, public and

not-for profit sectors Graduates may work in

specialised areas including auditing, financial

advising or taxation Typical positions

include tax assessor, auditor, accountant,

export advisor, inventory analyst and

investment analyst

The Master of Accounting (Research Studies)

provides a pathway for high-achieving

postgraduate coursework students to

qualify for admittance to PhD candidature

If you complete appropriate research training

and demonstrate competence at either H1

or H2A level, you may qualify for entry into

doctoral studies

ACCOUNTING COURSES

The following courses in accounting are offered at La Trobe:

§Graduate Diploma in Accounting

§Master of Accounting and Financial Management

§Master of Accounting (Research Studies)

§Master of Professional Accounting

COURSE STRUCTURE

A sample course structure is shown below

to give you an idea of the range of subjects covered and the distribution of specialist subjects and electives

OUR DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING HAS

STRONG LINkS WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

AND THE WIDER BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

Taxation

Statistics for Business and Finance

Corporate Reporting Management and Cost Reporting

Principles of Finance

Company and Finance Law

Financial Accounting Information Systems Principles of Economics

Auditing and Assurances Services Commercial Law

Accounting for Managers

Advanced Accounting Issues

Semester 1

Semester 3

Semester 2

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING – SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

Exiting after completion of the third semester will qualify you for the Master of Professional Accounting Students who complete a fourth semester will graduate with the Master of Accounting and Financial Management For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

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ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for Business and Management postgraduate programs will require an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline,

or approved international equivalent

Applicants for the Master of International Business also require a C grade average

or above in their final year In some cases, applicants with considerable demonstrated experience at a senior administrative level may also be considered

Applicants seeking direct entry into the MBA also require a minimum of three years of relevant managerial experience

If you have more than eight years of management experience but do not have

an undergraduate degree, you may be considered for professional entry

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

The following courses in business and management are offered at La Trobe:

§ Master of Business Administration

§ Graduate Diploma in Business Studies

§ Master of International Business

A sample course structure is shown

on page 11 to give you an idea of the range of subjects covered and the distribution of specialist subjects and electives

Our postgraduate courses in business and

management give you the opportunity to

study international business, management

or marketing They aim to provide you

with the skills and knowledge required for

administrative or management positions

in public or private enterprise

You will be introduced to leading-edge

developments and equipped to contribute to

organisational development at individual and

team levels You will develop problem-solving

and decision-making skills that lead to

effective management and marketing of

a range of businesses

Our courses give you the opportunity

to significantly advance your knowledge

We provide an advanced level qualification

for graduates who want to continue their

careers after completing their studies, or

a re-entry point for those planning to

advance to higher studies

While primarily intended for graduates,

certain courses are also a suitable entry

point for practising managers who are not

graduates We aim to extend and deepen

their knowledge, as well as that of

undergraduates from other disciplines

moving into management roles

Our international business courses offer an

interdisciplinary overview of issues related

to the ways in which international business

is shaping the rapidly changing global

economy We aim to give you a solid

grounding in the essential techniques

of international business management,

providing a balance of academic and

practical experiences in the multifaceted

aspects of international management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are likely to find opportunities

in the public and private sectors and

not-for-profit organisations

Our courses offer a solid foundation in business theory,

research and practice and explore specialisations in

management We aim to equip you with the skills

and experience you need to succeed.

business, economics and law

Choose up to two elective subjects

Human Resources Management

in a Global Economy

International Economics and Trade

Multinational Financial Management

Governance in a Globalised World Research Project

International Marketing Management

Corporate Strategy

International Accounting and Taxation

International Business

Corporate Venturing

Core

Electives

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses

YEAR 2

YEAR 1

WE AIM TO GIVE YOU A SOLID GROUNDING IN

THE ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES OF INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

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business, economics

and law

La Trobe has delivered one of Australia’s most highly-regarded

Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs since 1994

Our program has consistently ranked among the top 10 in the

country and received international accreditation and recognition.

Our new-look MBA is the product of

an intensive two-year research and development process that included wide consultation with past and current students, extensive discussions with multiple industry bodies and careful consideration

of external expert advice

We have developed a new structure and curriculum to ensure our MBA continues to stand out amongst the best business schools

in the world The degree is internationally accredited and designed to deliver responsible business leaders with the expertise to develop and sustain competitive advantages for their organisations

In line with this aim, the curriculum encompasses the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and a comprehensive personal and professional skills development component

The program is structured to suit your lifestyle as a working professional, with classes taught in the evening or in block mode across weekends An intensive summer semester allows you to tailor the MBA to suit your specific needs

La Trobe has delivered a high-quality MBA since 1994 With more than 3000 graduates from more than 100 countries, our program has clearly demonstrated its global appeal

We look forward to you joining us

IS THE MBA FOR YOU?

The La Trobe MBA is aimed at the working professional seeking to accelerate a career

in general management Flexible delivery modes mean you can choose classes that fit in with your professional commitments, whether you choose to take a year off and complete the accelerated program

in 12 months, or study part-time at your own pace

A key feature of our program is that you will study under experienced professionals from a range of industries and from around the world, offering wide-ranging expertise and providing you with new perspectives

on your career

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The La Trobe MBA comprises of 12 subjects –  eight compulsory core subjects and four electives You will also complete two mandatory professional experience activities.You can choose between full-time or part-time study modes Full-time students complete the program in three semesters

or 18 months The flexible summer semester allows you to accelerate your MBA and complete the course in 12 months

Core subjects

Core subjects aim to give you the broad management skills expected of general managers in contemporary organisations All core subjects are listed in the sample course structure on page 13

Elective subjects

Elective subjects aim to give you the opportunity to either specialise in a particular area of interest, or diversify your skills We offer an extensive list of electives including:

§ Business Research Methods

§ Community Development Projects

the PRME and GRLI

initiatives opens the

door for students to

true global learning –

and it truly did for me.”

Janine Young

Ombudsman, Public Transport

Ombudsman Limited, (MBA)

DID YOU kNOW?

The La Trobe MBA was the first in Australia to receive the prestigious EFMD EPAS accreditation Our MBA was also recently awarded a 5-star rating by the General Management Association of Australia

The La Trobe MBA curriculum encompasses the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)

Financial and Management Accounting

Personal and Professional Skills Development Business in Society

Boardroom Simulation E-portfolio

Choose two electives (see page 12)

Responsible Leadership

Business Analysis and Modelling

Core professional experiences

In addition to the traditional subjects,

you will also complete an e-portfolio and

a boardroom simulation – an intensive

simulation of actual boardroom situations

and dilemmas This allows you to reflect

on the ways in which you might apply

your studies in your professional role

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants seeking direct entry should

have an Australian Bachelor’s degree or

international equivalent, with a C grade

average or above in the final year of study

Applicants also require a minimum of three

years of relevant managerial experience

Applicants with more than eight years of

management experience but without an

undergraduate degree, may be considered

for professional entry

FLEXIBLE MODE

This part-time mode allows you to complete the degree at your own pace within four years

You can combine the La Trobe MBA with other degrees, providing you with a more specialised double Master’s qualification

The following degrees are currently available:

§Master of Health Administration /  Master of Business Administration

§Master of Financial Analysis /  Master of Business Administration

Semester 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE

For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW

or government policy.

Specialists in econometrics may find employment in roles in the public and private sectors requiring statistical expertise This may include data analysts, forecasters or as quantitative researchers

in public organisations

Graduates with training in advanced economics can expect to find employment opportunities in a variety of fields across the private, public and non-profit sectors

Banks and businesses employ economists

in analysis and forecasting roles Economists with an interest in policy can also find work

in the non-profit sector, including trade unions, environmental organisations, and organisations concerned with welfare and development issues

ECONOMICS COURSES

The following courses in economics are offered at La Trobe:

§ Graduate Diploma in Economics

§ Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

§ Graduate Diploma in Econometrics

A sample course structure is shown on page 15 to give you an idea of the range

of subjects covered and the distribution

of specialist subjects and electives

The Graduate Diploma in Economics is

designed for graduates who wish to develop

an in-depth understanding of core economic

theory and its application in government,

macro and microeconomic policy and

business enterprises You can choose to

specialise in one of the following areas:

financial management, international trade

and finance or public policy

The Graduate Diploma in Econometrics is

for those who want to acquire knowledge

of econometric theory and practice, which

is in demand in practically every branch

of commerce, business and economics

The Postgraduate Diploma in Economics is

intended for students who have completed

a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance

or business, majoring in economics or

financial management The course provides

you with the opportunity to study advanced

topics in economics and to undertake

supervised research

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require an Australian Bachelor’s

degree or an equivalent qualification,

in any discipline

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in

Economics require an Australian Bachelor’s

degree in economics, commerce, finance

or business (majoring in economics) with a

minimum C grade average at third-year level

Applicants with comparable qualifications

will be considered

ECONOMICS

The School of Economics has a proud history of producing

well-rounded, professionally-trained graduates Our courses

are designed to equip you with the skills and experience

that are most valued and sought-after by employers